Real Sociedad de Futbol vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Sociedad de Futbol vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Reale Seguros Stadium.
- Real Sociedad de Futbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Javier Estrada
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Ruben Becerril
- Referee Fernando Roman
- Referee Cesar Soto
- Referee Diego Santaursula
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompie | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alaves | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Futbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Malaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct | Villarreal CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | FC Sheriff Tiraspol | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Girona FC | A | 5–3 | W |
| 18 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | AS Omonia Lefkosia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Getafe CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct | Real Sociedad de Futbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | Cadiz CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Sep | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | Real Betis Balompie | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Sep | Elche CF | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Getafe CF | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Real Sociedad de Futbol | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #11 |
| 10 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 9 | Scored | 13 |
| 13 | Conceded | 12 |
| -4 | GD | +1 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 43% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Futbol this season
Real Sociedad de Futbol this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Real Sociedad de Futbol are 8th (10 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Real Sociedad de Futbol
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Sociedad de Futbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Villarreal CF
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 3 A |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Real Sociedad de Futbol have kicked off against Villarreal CF. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Alejandro Baena has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The 35-year-old Femenia Far has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Villarreal CF is showing some good football. However, Villarreal CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Real Sociedad de Futbol are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Villarreal CF's shape.
- 25' Samuel Chukwueze is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Villarreal CF so far.
- 26' Poor challenge from Unai Emery. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. Real Sociedad de Futbol in their trying to find a way past Villarreal CF's compact .
- 33' The Spain attacking midfielder Brais Mendez breaks the deadlock on 33 minutes. 1-0!
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alfonso Pedraza, as he is very good at scoring at Reale Seguros Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' Jose Luis Morales has been relatively quiet despite scoring 57 goals in his last 284 appearances.
- 44' Giovani Lo Celso was booked on 44.
- 45' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' Nicolas Jackson gets the nod from Villarreal CF. He replaces Arnaut Danjuma and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' The referee shows Real Sociedad de Futbol player a Yellow card on 55.
- 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for David Silva on 56.
- 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 64' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Francis Coquelin is replaced by Alejandro Baena on 64 minute.
- 65' Albiol is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 68' Poor challenge from Brais Mendez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 69' That is a Yellow card for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Brais Mendez will be fuming at that decision.
- 74' Mohamed Ali Cho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexander Sorloth on 74 minute.
- 75' Real Sociedad de Futbol player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 79' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Pau Torres.
- 81' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Giovani Lo Celso has done his job and it is now time for Samuel Chukwueze to step up.
- 82' Alex Sola catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 82.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Roberto Navarro. He replaces Takefusa Kubo on 87 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Carlos Fernandez on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Real Sociedad de Futbol will be frustrated.
- 1-0 the final result. Villarreal CF will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Real Sociedad de Futbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 21
- 23
- 6
- 8
- 1
- 14
- 12
- 2
- 3
- 20
Bench
- 15
- 4
- 5
- 13
- 16
- 9
- 17
- 24
- 11
- 30
- 22
- 33
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 6
-
2
Femenia Far ↓ Aissa Mandi 81'
- 10
- 19
- 13
- 17
- 24
- 4
- 3
-
21
Yeremi Pino ↓ Jose Luis Morales 46'
Bench
- 18
- 12
-
23
Aissa Mandi ↑ 81'
-
22
Jose Luis Morales ↑ 46'
- 20
-
11
Samuel Chukwueze ↑ 81'
- 1
- 5
-
16
Alejandro Baena ↑ 64'
- 35
-
15
Nicolas Jackson ↑ 46'
Coach
Unai Emery
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno | 5 |
| Willian Jose | 3 |
| Dani Parejo | 3 |
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Martin Zubimendi | 2 |
| Santi Cazorla | 2 |
| Mikel Merino | 2 |
| Takefusa Kubo | 2 |
Head to Head
Real Sociedad de Futbol Form
2022-10-09
Real Sociedad de Futbol
1–0
Villarreal CF
W
2022-10-06
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
0–2
Real Sociedad de Futbol
W
2022-10-02
Girona FC
3–5
Real Sociedad de Futbol
W
2022-09-18
Real Sociedad de Futbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2022-09-15
Real Sociedad de Futbol
2–1
AS Omonia Lefkosia
W
2022-09-11
Getafe CF
2–1
Real Sociedad de Futbol
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.41
Real Sociedad de Futbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Real Sociedad de Futbol or Villarreal CF 74% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Sociedad de Futbol win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Real Sociedad de Futbol or Draw
69%
Draw or Villarreal CF
57%
Real Sociedad de Futbol or Villarreal CF
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Futbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Futbol
| Handicap | Real Sociedad de Futbol covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.